kittiekat408 1 / - Nov 26, 2011 #1Hi, I just finished writing my short answer for the common app and I really need just some general comments on what I can fix! I know it is really rough right now, so any comments would be really appreciated. Thank you!Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities:Whenever people ask me what instrument I play in band, I am alwaysprepared to do some explaining; I usually end up describing a marimbaas a wooden xylophone. Because I had grown up learning how to playcommon instruments like the flute and piano, I was more than happy tobe given the opportunity to learn the marimba. Ever since I havemastered mallet instrument techniques, my marimba has been my musicalescape from the troubles of this world. The contentment I feel whileplaying marimba relieves my stress from an overwhelmingly rigorousacademic environment, even if just momentarily. My mind drifts to aplace free of anxiety when I grip my two mallets in each hand and hearits soothing, wooden timbre. As I play out a melody I can forget theworry of an upcoming test, a nearing deadline, and even theunhappiness of a bad day. Like the instrument itself, the deepconnection I share with my marimba is truly unique and one that I willalways be grateful for.
cstephanie41 3 / 11 Nov 26, 2011 #2Wow, incredible short answer. Your descriptions are eloquent and very vivid. If I were you I wouldn't change a thing.